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Ottawa Pride 2024

25/08/2024

Join Your Union at the Ottawa Capital Pride/Fierté dans la Capitale Parade – August 25, 2024 @ 1 p.m.

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Ottawa Pride Parade. Hope you had a Pride-ful summer!


Labour Day

02/09/2024

Mark your calendars for September 2, 2024, and keep an eye out on your workplace bulletin board for posters on events happening in your area.

We’ll update this space as details become available. All events take place on Monday, September 2, 2024, unless otherwise specified.

Cobourg

  • Victoria Park, Lion/Lioness Pavillion
  • 11 a.m. till 2 p.m.
  • BBQ, Bouncy Castle, Inflatable Roller Ball, Cotton Candy, Prizes
  • Contact Pierrette to register 1-800-565-8329 or email Ottawa@ufcw175.com
  • Members who register by August 19, 2024, receive a cooler/lunch bag.

Cornwall

  • Lamoureux Park
  • 11 a.m. till 2 p.m.
  • BBQ, Music, Children’s Activities, Lil John, Speakers on Labour Issues, Leukemia fundraising and Prizes
  • Contact Pierrette to register 1-800-565-8329 or email Ottawa@ufcw175.com
  • Members who register by August 19, 2024, receive a cooler/lunch bag.

Hamilton

  • Parade & BBQ
  • Bayfront Park
  • 9:30 a.m. – meet at Stuart Street & Bayt Street (look for the UFCW flags) to walk in the parade
  • 10:30 a.m. – parade begins
  • Free BBQ, drinks, & kids’ activities to follow
  • Contact Paula to register at 1-800-565-8329 or region6admin@ufcw175.com.
  • Members who register by August 19, 2024 receive a cooler/lunch bag.

Orillia

  • **Sunday, September 1, 2024
  • Labour Day Parade at Terry Fox Circle, Couchiching Beach Park
  • 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Join us for food, games, prizes. All welcome!
  • Contact Amy to register at region6admin@ufcw175.com or 1-800-565-8329.
  • Members who register by August 23, 2024, receive a cooler/lunch bag.

Sault Ste. Marie

  • 65th labour day anniversary at Roberta Bondar Pavilion
  • 11:30 a.m. – Parade of Flags
  • Noon – 2:30 p.m. – BBQ
  • Motorcycle show and shine, children’s games, face painting, bring your own water bottle.

Sudbury

  • Member Social
  • Join us rain or shine for refreshments and to pick up your special gift, exclusive to UFCW Locals 175 & 633 members only.
  • UFCW Union Office: 230 Regent Street, Sudbury
  • 1 1 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Contact Brenda at 1-800-565-8329 or sudbury@ufcw175.com to confirm your attendance by August 28, 2024.

Thunder Bay

  • Picnic at Current River Park (South side of Hodder Ave)
  • Noon – 4 p.m. (*Food ends at 3 p.m.)
  • Menu includes halal, gluten-free, and vegetarian options

Toronto

  • Parade
  • 8:00 a.m. – Meet us on the east side of University Ave (South of Queen West and North of Richmond St W)
  • Contact Anneela to register at 1-800-565-8329 or region2admin@ufcw175.com.
  • Members who register by August 23, 2024, receive a cooler/lunch bag.
  • Plus get a bracelet for free entry to the CNE (Maximum FIVE (5) per family while supplies last).

Waterloo

  • Waterloo Park (Westmount Road entrance)
  • Noon – 4 p.m.
  • BBQ to support the United Way – All items $1 each.
  • Music, rides, and games.

Weeklong Paid Training Programs 2024

Weeklong 2024 - Paid training program for Stewards & Health & Safety members

The annual Weeklong Paid Training is back again for 2024!

Applications are now closed. Those selected to attend will be notified approximately four weeks before the course start date.

Training Dates:

  • Stewards: October 21 – 25, 2024
  • Health & Safety Members/Representatives: October 21 – 25, 2024
  • Members: November 4 – 8, 2024

Visit the Training & Education section to learn more.


OFL Road Show to Build the Ontario We Need

Across Ontario, it’s time to put an end to the Doug Ford free-for-all:

  • Overcrowded classrooms
  • Emergency room closures
  • The Greenbelt land give-away
  • Unprecedented corruption allegations

Together, we can build the Ontario we need. Will you join us? Save the date for a town hall event near you!